STAND AGAINST STIGMA

Join our efforts to reduce the stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental illness.

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WE NEED YOU!

Join a committee, volunteer your time or share your feedback.

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CHANGING LIVES

The CARE Center provides free, urgent mental health services.

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Am I A Stakeholder? 

If you or a loved one are affected by mental health systems of care and service delivery in Shasta County, you are a stakeholder!
 

Let your voice be heard!

Join the MHSA Stakeholder Workgroup! Help provide input for Shasta County's mental health programs and services. 
 

MHSA Innovations Plan Public Comment Period 

A 30-day comment period (Aug. 7 - Sept. 6, 2023) is open for the public to provideinput on two proposed Innovations projects:


Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2023. Email comments to mhsa@co.shasta.ca.us or mail them to ATTN: MHSA Administration, 2640 Breslauer Way, Redding, 96001.
 

MHSA Three-Year Plan

The MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan (Fiscal Years 2023-26) and Appendices have been approved by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors.
 

What is a Psychiatric Advance Directive?

Shasta is one of several counties that is participating in a new multi-county project about Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs). Details are available in the abstract and in the Shasta County appendix. Learn more about PADs here.


Need help now?

If you are in crisis, please call the Shasta County Health & Human Services Agency's Access Line at (530) 225-5252 or toll free at (888) 385-5201.

MHSA Announcements

WORKGROUP MEETING

Please join us for our community meetings to help plan the future of MHSA services. The next meeting will be Thursday, September 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the Shasta County Mae Helene Bacon Boggs...

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INNOVATIONS PROPOSAL

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has received two proposal for Innovations projects. Thirty day comment period opens August 7, 2023. The public comment period ends at 5 p.m....

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MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADVISORY BOARD INVITES APPLICANTS

The Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board (MHADAB) is recruiting for new members. The MHADAB provides oversight of the local mental health system and alcohol and drug programs, and is...

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What the Mental Health Services Act does

Community Services and Supports

These programs aim to change the public mental health system by improving systems, expanding services and creating new systems of delivery.

Prevention and Early Intervention

We're bringing mental health awareness to the whole community through these programs.

Workforce Education and Training

Our goal is to create a more diverse public mental health workforce that includes clients and family members.

Capital Facilities and Technological Needs

The lobby at 2640 Breslauer Way has a fresh, warm and welcoming new look, thanks to this funding.

Innovation

Shasta County's Innovation project, the CARE Center, relied on plenty of input from the community.

What's Going On Now

Here's the latest update on MHSA.